Many factors help explain why women leave law careers More women join law firms at entry-level positions, but women outpace men in leaving Big Law jobs. Research shows that women leave law careers due to multiple factors. According to a Leopard Solutions survey, as reported by JD Supra: "The reasons cited in the survey by [...]
Independent women in law have the ability to change the game A quick search online for women in law, or women lawyers, scratches the surface of the issues women attorneys face. The results will show you that women lack leadership and partner roles in the industry. You can read about how women attorneys tackle work-life [...]
Independent law practice offers women in law sought-after flexibility Many women in law end up quitting when they become moms. Big law firms are notorious for long hours and demanding caseloads, and that can leave many women lawyers conflicted about work time vs. family time. However, independent law practice offers an alternative, and it often [...]
Alternative office spaces offer women attorneys community, business development and flexibility Co-working is a growing trend in the United States with more than 50,000 Americans co-working in 800 spaces nationwide, according to CBS News. There are more than 3,000 co-working spaces around the globe. As technology and the approach to work have evolved, many entrepreneurs [...]
From women-owned solo law practices to leadership positions, women are making an impact Two female attorneys, Jami Wintz McKeon and Therese Pritchard, made headlines this fall as they assumed leadership positions at big law firms. Their appointments were noteworthy because women account for less than 17 percent of partners at the top 200 law firms [...]
